Temporary Assistant – Investigations

The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. The Authority invites applications for the following position:

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT – INVESTIGATIONS – 1 POSITION

Contract Period: Six Months Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Senior Manager Investigations and Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Assisting in investigating suspected cases of market manipulation and abuse and make appropriate recommendations;
2. Assisting in conducting forensic investigations and asset tracing and make appropriate recommendations;
3. Facilitating alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms;
4. Carrying out intelligence gathering for the Investigations Unit;
5. Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly investigations updates to Authority management and to the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ);
6. Drafting of policy guidelines on investigations and reviewing the current legal and regulatory framework to enhance investor protection; and
7. Assisting in undertaking investigations as part of fit and proper assessments.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL. B) OR Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or Accounting and or Bachelor of Arts.
2. At least one-year relevant experience in an investigation’s environment will be an added advantage.

Key skills and Competencies

a) Analytical and Research Skills
b) Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills
c) Good interviewing skills and professional report writing
d) Critical Thinking skills
e) Team player, collaboration, professionalism
f) Integrity and confidentiality